The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to further strengthen the Canadian clinical research endeavour by increasing the number of clinician-investigators working within the IG's mandate.

The specific objective of this funding opportunity is to provide funding to MD/PhD programs for support of individuals pursuing an MD degree early in their academic career, allowing for an opportunity to experience academic research with the goal of encouraging them to continue in research.

Application Details:

1.The Nominated Principal Applicant must be a trainee. At least one project participant must be a supervisor. 3.Applicants must be accepted into a combined MD/PhD training program at a Canadian University where the research training program is in one of the research areas specified in the objectives section. 4.Applicants must be nominated by a Canadian MD/PhD Program Director whose program is receiving funding from a CIHR MD/PhD Program Grant.Your application will not be submitted using ResearchNet. The application can be submitted in the format of a letter and must be signed by the Director of the MD/PhD program.
Step 1: Submission of an application to be considered in the allocation of vouchers
Step 2: Selection of Students to be supported
Step 3: Activation of the Grant
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NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission.